New Park at Orr Drive and Suzette Avenue

The City of San Antonio Public Works Department is issuing a Formal Invitation for Bids (IFB) for the construction of a new park located at Orr Drive and Suzette Avenue. The procurement is structured as a unit price or lump sum contract with an estimated construction budget of $592,000.00. The project requires substantial completion within 270 calendar days and includes the installation of three project signs, with no hazardous environmental work included in the scope. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting will be conducted via WebEx on February 13, 2025, at 2:30 P.M. CT, with all questions required to be submitted by February 21, 2025, at 4:00 PM CT. Bidders must submit their electronic bids through CivCast by the due date of March 7, 2025, at 2:00 P.M. CT, and must comply with prevailing wage rate requirements and the Heat Illness Prevention ordinance.

The contract opportunity includes several set-aside and preference programs designed to support small and disadvantaged businesses. Specifically, the project incorporates the Small Business Economic Development Advocacy (SBEDA) Program requirements, Local Preference Program considerations, and Veteran-Owned Small Business Preference Program provisions. Bidders are required to submit multiple documents, including the Contract Signature Page, Unit Pricing Form, Bid Bond, and a Subcontractor/Supplier Utilization Plan. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the procurement appears to be structured to encourage participation from diverse business types, particularly small businesses, local enterprises, and veteran-owned businesses. The total project budget of $592,000.00 suggests a moderate-sized municipal infrastructure development project with opportunities for multiple types of contractors and suppliers to participate.